How to grow and care for Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don, Japanese cedar 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Cupressaceae
👀 Characteristics details
The young leaves are needle-shaped, but as they mature, they transform into small, scale-like shapes. Most are evergreen, but a few species are deciduous. Evergreen trees retain their green leaves throughout winter, while deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the following spring.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are unisexual.
🎋 Stem
Most have a high fiber content, with bark that is vertically wrinkled.
water
How to water Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don
How often should I water?
check Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D.Don is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Cupressaceae, Genus: Cryptomeria, Species: Cryptomeria japonica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Cryptomeria |
| Species | Cryptomeria japonica |
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